Mongabay Kids

This is a resource-rich website, easily navigable in plain language for kids but chock-full of resources for educators. Highlighting issues, animals, and people surrounding sustainability around the world, this site is a perfect home base for sustainability education. Teachers can find photos and videos of wildlife from trail cams; comics on dung beetles and various […]

Just a Little Mynah

Little Mynah wishes she was not so ordinary. But when her friend, the magnificent Heron, gets into trouble she flies into action and discovers that even ordinary little birds can do extraordinary things. This is the first multilingual picture book in a series to be published by Epigram Books that introduces preschoolers and early primary […]

Miguel’s Community Garden

Miguel searches for sunflowers in his community garden in this vibrant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? series. Miguel is throwing a party at his community garden for all of his friends, and he needs help searching for sunflowers to complete the celebration. What do we know about sunflowers? […]

Nature Bingo

This outside bingo game allows students to practice close observation in nature. They will be tasked with noticing phenomena like plants disturbed by animals or growing through concrete, rocks that have been weathered, and tunnels left behind by local wildlife. A bingo template is included. Organization: Museum of Science and Industry

Egg Carton Nursery

This activity involves growing plants and flowers in an upcycled egg carton. Educators can use this activity to teach students about upcycling, plant life cycles, or elements of the arts. This activity could also support the development of new hobbies and appreciation for the responsibility of caring for living things. Organization: Museum of Science and Industry

Vicki and a Summer of Change! / ¡Vicki y un Verano de Cambio!

Inspired by historical events, this unique coloring book offers 20 stunning black and white illustrations. The coloring book is a companion to the children’s book of the same name, which aims to encourage children to speak up for what is just and support others doing the same. Each page portrays the story of community solidarity […]

Recycled Paper

Students discover how paper is made and recycled while making their own paper from recycled paper. Organization: Museum of Science and Industry The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, one of the largest science museums in the world, is home to more than 400,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and […]

Wind Turbine

An activity for kids that allows them to build their own wind turbines to explore the ideal shapes and angles used to generate electricity. Completing this activity allows students the opportunity to learn about energy transfer as well. Organization: Museum of Science and Industry The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago—one of the largest science museums […]

Mandai Singapore Zoo Learn & Play

The Mandai Singapore Zoo has lesson packs for primary students to learn about animals, outdoor learning, and sustainability. They also have 1-minute introductory videos to animals at the zoo and information-dense books (~24 pages) to learn more about elephants, tigers, and giraffes. Organization: Singapore Zoological Gardens Mandai Singapre Zoo nurtures a highly skilled team to provide […]